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September 9th was the day that we were supposed to run the Holden Beach half. However, NC was under a state of emergency due to Hurricane Irma and Holden Beach had to cancel the race.

The race directors are so awesome and they gave many options to the runners so we could still get our shirts and medals. Ron and I chose to run at home and we had a great run on the greenway. It actually was a gorgeous day in our neck of the woods and I heard it was gorgeous as well at the beach. I understand the decision to cancel the race though because you can never be too careful when it comes to the weather.

Here Ron and I are after our half that day.

Here I am weeks later after we got our medal and shirts when we ran the last race in the series, Ocean Isle.

The last race in the series was Ocean Isle on October 7th. We had a blast. This time we rented an airB&B and although it was very close to the start and finish and very nice, if I run again, I’d try to get a room right down on the beach.

Here’s a couple of shots of our air B&B:

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I ran the race in my very first and only Sparkle Skirt! I chose the Hiker Chic length and I love it so much. I have even worn it hiking! This length is awesome for wearing to the grocery store or to Wally World. So very comfortable!

It rained a little the day of the race and that is my only complaint of the skirt. Since it was longer, it absorbed a good bit of rain and I found myself wringing it out a couple of times.

The series is so fun and in 2018 the medals are even better. Be sure to go click this link to see them! I don’t think Ron and I are doing the entire series next year but we may just have to go back to at least one of them.

Here Ron and I are at the beginning of Ocean Isle half.

We both had great runs. My official time was 2:32:10.

Here’s the last shirt and the medal:

And here are all the medals in a row! So very cool. I have donated mine already but Ron has all of his!